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8:01 PM

I know I keep saying this over and over, but the weather where I live is really crazy. It will be 80F one day and 28F the very next with a foot of snow. To accommodate, I've had to use some creativity when I want to wear those pretty late Winter or Spring dresses and skirts.

Now, I'm probably crossing a lot of fashion faux pas, but this was just what I had worn. These photos were just randoms that I took in the last few weeks. As much as I love skirts and dresses, sometimes you need to prepare for unpredictable weather. For me that means lots of layers, leggings, double-layers of leggings, legwarmers, boots, scarves, and hats. I also wear a long-sleeved thermal shirt under cardigans and some type of scarf almost every day. I CAN'T WAIT FOR SUMMER!

In the meantime, I'll share a few of my outfits that have held me over.

These went from coldest to warmest. I won't give up wearing skirts in freezing weather! And come on, wearing leggings is way more comfy than wearing jeans any day. Who's with me?

You guys need to let me know your techniques for dealing with cold weather. I try to mix it up, but somehow the same combo keeps coming up. Anyone feel like they get stuck in this rut too?

By the way, I thoroughly apologize to all you Aussies who are living in a heat stroke. ;) I'm sure we are both desperately jealous of each other right now! Ahh, the weather change will come soon for us both. I just need to learn to be more patient.

!!! omg jen, i've never commented on ur blog before but these outfits are JUST TOOOOOOOOO FREAKING CUTE! u make me want winter to come back!! amg the leggings are adorable on u! and the sweater boots! i *love* the 2nd outfit, but the 3rd comes in a close second!!

here in perth, it's still warm, but not hot. i'm still busting out in short shorts & tanks though >_>

when it is cold though, i usually go for jeans & kneehigh boots. then i wear a longsleeve shirt, a hoodie, & then a blazer over. i just love the hoodie under blazer over combo. can't rock that enough during winter here~

Ah! I took the time to read through your blog and found your post about the shoes, thanks for that it was great!

Also a brand called Charles and Keith make size 33 and 34, though the 33 are only in sandals most of the time. They're pretty wide spread through out Malaysia and Singapore and their online shop isn't working right now grr.

I was wondering what US brands of jeans do you usually go for since you're petite? I'm a size 23/24 and find Australian brands like Sass and Bide or Tsubis are great, especially since they have a 7inch front waist rise which are actually hipster not belly button height on me.

Lol sorry about the random out burst, I came across your blog today and it's great! I'm over 4 10" and have the same problems with shoes and clothes that fit.

OMG! I just love the outfits. Especially first & second. Adorablee !!! Such cute style. (: I don't have much style myself. When its cold, which isn't that often in cali, I usually just wear jeans with uggs and a fur hoodie. I so couldn't pull off those outfits like youu! (:

Jani: The trick is to use really thin layers. Or, be freezing so you can wear it anyway with an excuse. ;) Also, my feet are about that size. Most 4's are too big for me too. I buy my shoes from Nordstrom or in the kids' section. I'm going to try ordering from Cinderella of Boston soon though (they carry size 2-5)!

I have bought size 00 jeans from Sirens (in Florida), Wet Seal, and Pacsun. I also have a few Abercrombie Kids' jeans in size 10 and 12 slim. They all have a low rise too.

Anonymous: I'm holding my trusty old Sony Cybershot that I bought 5 years ago. I need a better camera!

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Hi, I'm Jen! I've been blogging and making youtube videos since 2008 and have loved encouraging others to feel beautiful in their own skin ever since. I hope you enjoy my beauty tips and reviews, style inspiration, and a bit of my life as a wife and mother!